Senior Workforce Strategy & Change Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Organisational Change Enablement, you will drive enterprise-wide change, shape modern governance and operating models, and deliver workforce strategies for both professional and academic staff. You will work closely with senior leaders, including Deputy Vice-Chancellors and HR Directors, to address organisational priorities. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, based in Mulgrave, Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement workforce change strategies aligned to organisational priorities and people outcomes
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change impact assessments across complex, cross-functional programs
• Design and facilitate change readiness activities, including communications frameworks and leader capability uplift
• Turn workforce data and insights into actionable strategy recommendations for senior decision-makers

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in workforce strategy, organisational design or change management at a senior level
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-site environment
• High-level written communication skills, including strategy papers and executive reporting
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and competing priorities

Required skills

• Strong grounding in change management methodologies such as PROSCI or equivalent

The application closes on Thursday 19 November 2026. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment and background checks. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.